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fatherly

adjective

fa·​ther·​ly ˈfä-t͟hər-lē How to pronounce fatherly (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or befitting a father
fatherly responsibilities
2
: resembling a father (as in affection or care)
a fatherly old man
fatherliness noun
fatherly adverb

Example Sentences

He took a fatherly interest in the careers of younger writers.
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fatherly was before the 12th century

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